Serbian national leather shoes Opanci and 50 similar items

Opanci are rustic light, leather footwear, which is tightened around the legs with straps or straps. On the Balkan Peninsula, it is very widespread in various shapes, fashion details and colors. Among Serbs, opanak is a traditional Serbian footwear and its national symbol. Opanci are also a folk costume in Macedonia, Bosnia, Croatia, Herzegovina and Montenegro. Workmanship and shape The shape of the shoes is different in different parts of Serbia. The most common forms are with or without a "beak". The beak is called the top of the front part, which is easily bent upwards, from where the weaving of the rigging begins. Shoes with a "beak" are also called "spikes". They are usually made of calfskin, but sandals made of pigskin are called "sewing machines".